HTC Pulls Aria Sync App with App Install Option
Not long after it rolled out the HTC Sync application for the Aria will support for app installation via PC, HTC has pulled the application, as it never rolled out the necessary firmware update for the device to enable third-party application installs. Since this development, this continues AT&T’s plan to have a fully managed Android […]
Confirmed: Droid Eris Update Rolling Out Friday
PhoneNews.com has confirmed with Verizon Wireless that the latest update for the Droid Eris will be rolling out this Friday July 16th until the following Friday on the 23rd. The update will improve contact management with support for Backup Assistant, Exchange AcvtiveSync and Facebook along with Gmail as well as improved audio and Jabra Bluetooth […]
HTC Sync Update Allows for Third-Party Apps on AT&T Aria
Multiple reports have surfaced confirming the latest update to the HTC Sync sync application for Windows now allows for third-party app installs via the client to the HTC Aria via a new application installer option. This follows the lack of such an option on AT&T’s other Android devices such as the Motorola Backflip (which led […]
Motorola Delaying Rollout of Android 2.1 for CLIQ, CLIQ XT
Despite Motorola internal documents which pointed to Android 2.1 updates for CLIQ and CLIQ XT this summer, Motorola has indicated that there will be considerable delays beyond that date. Motorola representatives have confirmed that the update will be released “as soon as possible”, but indicated that the update would not be released this summer. The […]
Sprint Resumes EVO 4G Updating, Tells Customers To Take Bricked Phones In-Store
Sprint has resumed updating of the HTC EVO 4G. Calling the broken devices as isolated incidents, they have resumed the firmware update cycle OTA. Sprint encourages all customers to accept the update when prompted, for the changes previously listed. The update is identical in form to what was previously being pushed from Sprint’s servers. There […]
Droid Incredible Not Being Discontinued, Is Dropping AMOLED
Recent leaks of Verizon Wireless EOL lists have placed the HTC Droid Incredible as being poised to be discontinued. This is not a fully accurate depiction. The Droid Incredible has suffered from launch due to an AMOLED shortage. HTC has struggled to meet demand for AMOLEDs as the display technology expanded beyond the niche Nexus […]
HTC Now Demanding Takedown of Unmodified ROM Archives
HTC has sent the site shipped-roms.com a cease and desist letter, demanding that they remove all HTC firmwares for phones. The site claims to have the largest collection of HTC ROMs available for download. The archival of ROM versions is important for two reasons. One, companies often do not offer firmware updates for older or […]
PCD Releases Second Maintenance Update for Verizon HTC Touch Pro 2
PCD has released a new maintenance update for the Verizon HTC Touch Pro 2 which improves VZNavigator support, GlobalAccess Connect support for international tethering, Sense UI improvements, compact virtual QWERTY keyboard and built-in visual voice mail. Buy the HTC Touch Pro 2 from Amazon
AT&T Announces HTC Aria for June 20th
AT&T has officially announced its first HTC Android device in the Aria, which will launch on June 20th for $229.99 before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $129.99. The Aria features Android 2.1, HTC Sense, 5.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, 3.2-inch HVGA resolution capacitive touch display, Wi-Fi radio, 7.2Mbps HSPA, 600MHz […]